A Suppotive Card :)

So my friend's Mom found out two months ago, or so, that she has breast cancer. After two surgeries, she's now starting chemo. She has a fantastic attitude about the whole ordeal, but has had an extremely hard year after watching her youngest daughter lose her husband and his battle with brain cancer.

So to lighten the day for her tomorrow, I created this card!



Supplies ALL STAMPIN' UP!:
cardstock: blush blossom
designer series paper: raspberry tart
ink: regal rose, always artichoke
accessories: rose grosgrain ribbon, Stampin' Glitter Chunky sprinkles
stamps: Boho Backgrounds

Have a fabulous day :)

I'm back to scrapping!

So I thought I would share some of my pages from a recent online crop. The challenge was do use at least 3 buttons on a layout. Since my Mom is a collector of buttons, I just happen to have some to use! :)

This was the children's first day back to school this year....er, last year, 2029. The journalling is all around the edge of the shaped cardstock. I bought some shaped cardstock in the last couple of years, and never used it. So now I'm using them as templates! :) I traced this shape and cut it out, and voila, my own colour in the shape I want :)

supplies:
patterned paper: Heidi Grace
cardstock: Stampin' Up! - something retired!
buttons: Mom's collection
marker: Stampin' Up! black journalling marker - LOVE IT!!!

Sale-A-Bration has arrived...and other great deals!

Sale-A-Bration!

Sale-A-Bration, Stampin' Up!'s biggest event of the year, means friends, fresh ideas, and free products! And with three ways to earn exclusive Sale-A-Bration products, there's something for everyone.

• Spend: Buy $65 worth of Stampin' Up! products and get a FREE Sale-A-Bration reward!
• Host: Host a $395 workshop, and get a FREE Sale-A-Bration reward!
• Join: Become a demonstrator, and get a FREE stamp set (up to a $56.95 value)!

This promotion ends March 31, so contact me today to spend, host, or join! Or click here to see the Sale-A-Bration brochure.

15% Off Starter Kit

During Sale-A-Bration, join the Stampin' Up! family as a demonstrator and get 15% off your Starter Kit—plus, you can choose between the standard Starter Kit and the Digital+ Starter Kit!

contact me today to get started!

Special Offer: Heart Treat Cups

Just in time for Valentine's Day, our new Heart Treat Cups coordinate perfectly with the Sweetheart stamp set and the Full Heart punch. contact me to learn more about this fantastic new product and to place your order!

Country Living Cards à la Carte

Once again, Stampin' Up! has partnered with Country Living magazine to bring you the Country Living Cards à la Carte stationery kit. This beautiful French-country kit contains

• Dinner Party stamp set (set of 3)
• Ballet Blue Classic Stampin' Spot
• Preprinted stationery (24 sheets: 4 each of 6 designs)

Use the kit for letters, invitations, or a special dinner menu—there are so many possibilities!

In addition, Country Living is offering Stampin' Up! customers a special deal: get 10 issues of Country Living magazine for just $26! For $2.60 an issue, you'll receive great craft projects, articles on collecting, makeover features, recipes, and entertaining ideas—all delivered to your home each month. Click here to learn more or contact me for extra savings!.

Digital+ Starter Kit

With the introduction of My Digital Studio, Stampin' Up! is now offering an all-new business opportunity with the Digital+ Starter Kit. Priced at just $239, the Digital+ Starter Kit contains

• My Digital Studio software
• Party Hearty and Petal Pizzazz stamp sets
• Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
• Earth Elements assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
• Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, and Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin' Pads^®
• Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, and Real Red Stampin' Write^® markers
• Chocolate Chip 1/4" grosgrain ribbon
• Real Red 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon
• Button Latte Designer buttons
• Stampin' Dimensionals^®
• Mini Glue Dots
• SNAIL Adhesive^®
• Business supplies (product catalogues, order forms, training DVD, and other supplies)

Combining My Digital Studio with traditional embellishments and other Stampin' Up!^® products allows you to not only effectively showcase hybrid projects, but also demonstrate projects using non-digital elements. contact me today to get started!

Stampin' Up! Dormant List

Stampin' Up! has a list of stamps and wheels that are available for purchase, but have not been included in the current catalogue pages.

Stamps

Item #	Stamp Set	Last Publication this Set Appeared in	Page #
113407	Backwoods	2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalogue	102
114492	Beautiful Baby	2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalogue	208
114486	Birthday Wish	2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalogue	208
113200	Branch Out	2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalogue	100
114496	Celebrations	2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalogue	208
113732	Central Park	2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalogue	106
113206	Classic Sketches	2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalogue	119
113226	Classy & Fabulous	2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalogue	51
113750	Easter Beauty	2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalogue	29
114024	Bella Pascua	2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalogue	29
114498	Flowers in Silhouette	2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalogue	208
113405	Font of You	2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalogue	46
113216	For the Bride	2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalogue	61
114028	Para la novia	2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalogue	61
114494	Forever	2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalogue	208
109425	Friend by Definition	2008 Fall-Winter Idea Book & Catalogue	135
114488	Fun Flowers	2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalogue	208
113716	Garden Greetings	2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalogue	55
114490	Glad Friends	2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalogue	208
111580	Grand Soiree	2008 Fall-Winter Idea Book & Catalogue	126
113242	Hit the Road	2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalogue	103
113710	Lexicon of Leaves	2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalogue	101
113236	Man's Best Friend	2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalogue	72
114423	Ocean Commotion	2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalogue	97
113728	Playful Petals	2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalogue	99
109276	Polka Dot	2008 Fall-Winter Idea Book & Catalogue	135
111544	Putt Putt	2008 Fall-Winter Idea Book & Catalogue	81
113240	Quilt Quips	2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalogue	53
113754	Really Retro	2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalogue	132
113403	Sip by Sip	2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalogue	51
113726	Sweet Stems	2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalogue	99
113250	That's Funny	2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalogue	63
113688	Wonderful Watercolors	2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalogue	85
114032	Acuarelas Maravillosas	2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalogue	85

Wheels

Item #	Wheel	Last Publication this Wheel Appeared in	Page #
113836	Fashion Forward	2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalogue	51
111259	Pinch Me	2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalogue	28
107559	Spot On	2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalogue	120
107560	Watercolor Vine	2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalogue	84

Sale-A-Bration is almost here!!

SAB is almost here, and there is a LOT to look forward to!!

For those that are unfamiliar, for every 65$, yes, I said SIXTY-FIVE DOLLARS!! Ok, so for every 65$ you spend in the current catalogues, you can choose one of 6 exclusive rewards available ONLY during SAB. In addition to that, you can choose from 20 stamp sets within the big catalogue as well!! That is new!!! LOTS to choose from!! There are 4 stamp sets, one new fabulous border punch, and one paper pad of 6x6 papers to choose from in the SAB flyer.

So here's a breakdown:

Promotion Dates: January 5-March 31, 2010 - the longest ever!

Promotion Details
Our Sale-A-Bration promotion gives reason for everyone to celebrate!

Customers: Receive a free Sale-A-Bration product for every $65 purchase (before tax and shipping).

Hostesses: Receive a free Sale-A-Bration product for every $395* in workshop sales**, in addition to our regular hostess benefits.

*Second Sale-A-Bration product rewarded at $785; all other hostess Sale-A-Bration rewards occur in $395 increments.

Recruits: Choose any retail stamp set (valued up to $56.95) from the current catalogues when signing up during the promotion. Plus, get 15 percent off your Starter Kit (Standard or Digital+)!

Starter Kit	Regular Price	Sale-A-Bration Price (15% off)
Standard Starter Kit	$269	$225
Digital+ Starter Kit	$239	$199

The Stampin' Memories Add-On can be added to these kits, but will not be discounted.

SO!!! Let's get crafting!! :) If you would like to host a workshop, feel free to let me know! If you want ot attend one, let me kno that too! Place a qualifying order, get a free reward! :)

I have some new stamps to play with, in CLEAR MOUNT!!! We have these amazing new blocks that have a wonderful comfort grip!! You can now choose many of our stamp sets in clear or wood mount, and the price is reflective of your choice! I can't wait to show you all some new creations! :)

Cool Christmas Ornaments!

I was blog surfing yesterday, and found this blog with instructions! I found I needed a video for it, so I might try my hand at it this evening, and share it with you :) We only have the webcam, so we'll see how that goes :)

At the blog link above, you will notice that she has made a ball ornament out of hers. I didn't have time to make 36 of the flowers and attach them all together! Tonight I am goingto make a mini ball, which I will video for you :) I gave these three as gifts with 6 cards to each of the three teachers :)

They are clickable, so if you want to see them bigger, feel free :)




SUPPLIES:
Designer Paper: Merry Moments
Accessories: silver cord, Tiara stickles, red pearls
adhesive: family treasures I think

My Digital Studio

I was having issues with my laptop, and our desktop had no issues, but it is amazingly S-L-O-W!! So I didn't get to play much with it. I need to take the webinars to learn more,but for now, I'm just playing! :)


Here is a creation I made in no time yesterday! Nothing fancy, but it was fun :) I know it is Hallowe'en pics, but I wanted something easy to start :)